Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | December 17 to 21
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS DECEMBER 17 TO 721
December is kicking off with stacked lineups, free parties, day vibes, and late night chaos. Here’s where the rave fam is clocking in this week.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
When: Wednesday, December 17 at 6 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON brings mid-week energy to The Beach on Bourbon with an open-format blend of house, hip-hop, and club edits made for Bourbon Street nightlife. Expect balcony lights, high-energy rotations, and a crowd that turns up long before the weekend starts.
The Dark Disco w/ JustinTC | Santos Bar
When: Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
JustinTC joins The Dark Disco weekly dance party at Santos for a night of lustful house, moody darkwave, basement rap, romantic goth, glossy techno, neon shoegaze, and disco sleaze on Decatur.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
When: Friday, Dec 19 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $10 AT DOOR
Age Restrictions: 18+
CHK N DRUM returns to Poor Boys with a late-night bass-heavy lineup featuring Glassy Eye, Toro, 1SEC, and more. Expect forward-pushing club energy, underground sounds, and a packed St. Bernard room locked in from open to close.
DJSON At The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, Dec 5 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Son kicks off the weekend at The Swamp with a high-energy mix of house, hip-hop, and club remixes right in the heart of Bourbon Street. Expect balcony views, neon lights, and a steady flow of tourists and locals dancing from early evening ’til late.
LVCD’s Toy Drive | Full Court New Orleans
When: Friday, December 19 ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A holiday toy drive + free show at Full Court New Orleans to beat the Christmas blues. BYOB with pizza on deck and a stacked lineup featuring ET DEAUX, SHREDSUM, DOS_404_, NOFACELUVV, THEG_REG, BANDR0_7D, and DREAMSISLUCID. Donations accepted now through the show—drop toys at the shop and come celebrate with the crew.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
CLUB NIGHT NEW ORLEANS | 14 VENUES CITYWIDE
When: Saturday, December 20 at 9 PM ’til 5 AM
Tickets: EARLY BIRD: $31.86 | TIER 1: $42.23. Tickets at Eventbrite
Age Restrictions: 21+
New Orleans’ biggest holiday club crawl returns — one ticket grants access to 14 venues across the city with free shuttle buses running all night long. Expect a full-spectrum nightlife experience spanning bass, house, live performances, dive bar energy, and warehouse vibes as you hop between Republic, ARORA, Rabbit Hole, Poor Boys, The Pothole, Fétiche, Razzoo, OHM Lounge, Emporium, Misfit Toys, and more. Drink specials, food deals, and a massive citywide dance map make this one of the most anticipated nights of the year.
SET DE FLO WITH JAKE RYAN AND HEELTURN | NO DICE
When: Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $6.49
Age Restrictions: 21+
Set De Flo returns to No Dice with a late-night session led by Jake Ryan and Heelturn. Expect deep grooves, dancefloor-forward selections, and a packed room on St. Claude as the crew carries the energy from open to close. A proper South Marigny club night built for movement.
THIS IS (YOUR) HOUSE | Bud Rips Old 9th Ward Bar
When: Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Classic, deep, jumpin’ house all night long at Bud Rips as DJ George Ingmire (aka Crushed Velvet) brings it back to the roots. Expect soulful grooves, disco-informed rhythms, and a proper Old 9th Ward dancefloor moment inspired by the timeless truth: “House music is disco’s revenge.”
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
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